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RSS policeUK set for freedom of information bill
News However, the bill has met opposition from some MPs, including Home Secretary Jack Straw, who claimed the release of information on police activity would jeopardise their operations. The UK minister for public services,... [23 Jul 1998]
In brief: Tetrapol secures Swiss communications deal
News The £200m contract will link police to the local cantons, using end-to-end encryption. Switzerland has chosen Tetrapol to provide it with a secure digital radio communications infrastructure. Tetrapol has already won... [09 Jul 1998]
UK police put handhelds on trial
News The traditional police officer's notebook is being upgraded to a handheld computer in a trial due to start next month in Surrey, England. Around 3,000 members of Surrey's police force will use mobile... [09 Jul 1998]
UK moves a step closer to freedom of information law
News Jack Straw recently spoke out against it, claiming police operations should be excluded from public scrutiny. The UK moved a step closer to publishing government information on the Internet on Monday, when MPs debated... [08 Jul 1998]
Pager helps Kent police
News Kent Probation Services has put a paging system on trial, to keep track of convicted criminals while they are on probation. The system, known as Voicetrack, has already been used successfully in 19 states in the US. [26 Jun 1998]
Police investigate online World Cup ticket fraud
News A Web site that persuaded football fans to send money for World Cup tickets that never materialised is under investigation by the Manchester Police Commercial Fraud Squad. A spokeswoman for the Internet Service Providers... [26 Jun 1998]
In brief: Police fight World Cup hooligans with digital help
News UK police are using digital imagery to help their French counterparts combat football hooliganism at the World Cup. Alongside the images of incoming fans, mug shots of known hooligans are transmitted by mobile phone to... [26 Jun 1998]
